The Commission on Elections-Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) is asking the police and the military to beef up their intelligence gathering against possible guns-for-hire that might be utilized during the elections on Monday, May 12. Lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec-NIR election director, said yesterday that while hired guns are usually involved in criminal activities, there are …
Monthly Archives: May 2025
SRA updates disaster preparedness plan to strengthen industry resilience
By JEN BAYLON The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has embarked on a significant effort to update its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan (DRRMP), aiming to better prepare the sugar industry against natural calamities and align its strategies with the national disaster program. In a two-day workshop facilitated by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD), …
Negros Oriental Coast Guard on red alert over polls
The Philippine Coast Guard in Negros Oriental will be on red alert from May 9 to 13 as part of security measures relative to Monday’s national and local elections, an official said Thursday. Lt. Marionne Abigail Enopia, Coast Guard-Negros Oriental station commander, told the Philippine News Agency that they are deploying their personnel not just …
PCG seizes P3-M smuggled cigarettes at NegOr port
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in Negros Oriental has intercepted some P3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes at the port in Sibulan town, an official said on Thursday, May 8. Lt. Marionne Abigail Enopia, Coast Guard-Negros Oriental station commander, told the Philippine News Agency that a wing van from Negros Occidental was flagged down at …
4th Chairman’s Cup Negros kicks off today
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The 4th edition of the Chairman’s Cup Negros, in cooperation with the United Negros Basketball League (UNBL), kicks off today at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Covered Court in Bacolod City. The Chairman’s Cup Basketball Program, or the Chairman’s Cup Philippines, was officially proclaimed by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas …
Negrense Dajao remains with UST for college
By ADRIAN STEWART CO University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Growling Tigresses standout Barby Jean Dajao is not heading elsewhere after committing to join the Growling Tigresses for college. In an interview with UST’s The Varsitarian, the UAAP Season 87 girls basketball MVP awardee said her decision to remain in the Tigers’ lair is due …
Wolves cruise to Game 2 win over Stephen Curry-less Warriors
Julius Randle scored 24 points and dished out 11 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away for a 117-93 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series in Minneapolis yesterday (Philippine time). Anthony Edwards added 20 points and nine rebounds for Minnesota, which evened the best-of-seven series at 1-1. Nickeil …
Curry doesn’t have target date to return
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry doesn’t have a timetable to return from the Grade 1 left hamstring strain he sustained in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “This is new, and from all that I’m learning about how quickly you can get back. There has to be a …
Pag-IBIG Fund, NHA, SHFC Partner to Build Nearly 8,000 Homes Under 4PH Program
The Pag-IBIG Fund, National Housing Authority (NHA) and the Social Housing Finance Corporation (SHFC) signed an agreement on Labor Day to construct almost 8,000 housing units in major cities as part of the government’s flagship Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino or 4PH Program. Under the agreements, Pag-IBIG Fund will provide project financing to support the …
Almost complete: Comelec-NIR ready for polls; minor ACM delays resolved
By JEN BAYLON The Commission on Elections in the Negros Island Region (Comelec-NIR) said its preparations for the May 12 midterm elections are nearly complete following the successful final testing and sealing of automated counting machines (ACMs) on Wednesday, May 7. “We are all set. The official ballots have already been delivered to the municipalities …